40,000 IPOB members shut down S’East for detained Radio Biafra boss

Vehement in their resolve to get the detained Radio Biafra boss Nnamdi Kanu released and to actualze their agitation for the sovereign state of Biafra, no fewer than 40,000 members and sympathizers of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, shut down commercial and business  activities in the South East states as they took to the streets to vent their spleen.

U.S. advises Rwandan president to step down after tenure expiration in 2017

U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, says Washington expects Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, to set an example for the region and step down at the end of his second term in office in 2017.

BIAFRA: IPOB, MASSOB shut down markets, Uwazuruike expelled

Over seven thousands members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday,   shut   down markets and all commercial activities in Nnewi, Anambra State in solidarity protest for the release of the Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, who has been incarcerated by  the Directorate of State Services, DSS, for over one month.

Nigeria to assist South Sudan in debt management – Nwankwo

Nigeria will assist South Sudan in managing its huge debt profile and develop its bonds market, Dr Abraham Nwankwo, Director-General, Debt Management Officer (DMO), has said. Nwankwo, speaking on Tuesday when he received a South Sudan delegation on a study tour, stressed the need for cooperation among African countries.

Faleke sues INEC, begs court to declare him Kogi’s governor-elect

The deputy governorship flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress in the November 21 election in Kogi State, James Faleke, on Tuesday filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, demanding his declaration as governor-elect.

Court adjourns Sylva’s eligibility suit till Jan. 12

An FCT High Court, Maitama has fixed Jan. 12, 2016 for hearing in a suit challenging the eligibility of Timipreye Sylva to contest the forthcoming governorship election in Bayelsa. Sylva, a former governor of Bayelsa, is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Dec. 5 governorship election in Bayelsa.

Over 470,000 residents affected with HIV virus in Lagos – Lawmakers

Mr Segun Olulade, the Chairman of Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health, said that no fewer than 470, 435 residents had been affected by the HIV virus in Lagos state. Olulade (APC-Epe II) said this on the floor of the House as part of activities to commemorate the World AIDS’ Day.